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The Burdekin Panthers had a successful Ladies Day, winning all three home games. The Division One Funkies beat Saints Eagles South 2-0, the Premiers won 5-0 against the Rebels, and the Under 23s also triumphed 5-0. The Ladies had a bye.
This week’s final round before the Finals features the Premiers, Under 23s, and Women Premiers playing away at MA Olympic on Saturday, while the Division One Funkies host Wulguru on Friday night.
The Ayr Anzac Club Premiers secured a 5-0 win over the Rebels, with goals from Elliott Dal Santo, Matthew Kolb, Mason Matthews, and Damien Casella.
The Burdekin Tyre Service Reserves, led by Matt Walker and Oliver Gabiola, won 5-0 on Ladies Day, with goals from Gabiola, Connor Brown (two), Cooper Kross, and Adam Mottin.
The Austral Masonry Funkies defeated Burdekin 2-0 with two goals from Chris Achille. They’ll play their final home game against Wulguru on Friday night.
The Ayr Anzac Club Ladies had the bye and put on a fantastic Ladies Day!

The Under14/15 Panthers finished their fixtures in 4th place and will now play 3rd placed Brothers in the semi-final at 1.00pm on Saturday at Paradise Park in Townsville 

Masters

Monday Night Masters has been extended for one more week after, in a pre-play of next season’s A League Opener. Melbourne Victory thumped Central Coast 6-2, and the Mariners will be seeking their revenge next Monday.

Delta Cleaners Night Soccer begins its 46th Season on Tuesday 3rd September. Nomination Forms are at Delta Cleaners, Intersport and Sportfirst.

Juniors

Another sunny day for Saturday Juniors, with a few different Townsville clubs travelling down to take on the Burdekin juniors. Keep an eye out for details of Junior Social Soccer (formerly Night Soccer) coming up on Tuesday afternoons in term 4!

This week’s quote is from English manager Sam Allardyce: “Managers stay in a job when they win football matches.”

Sunday’s junior carnival in Ingham saw Burdekin FC celebrate taking home the overall winning club trophy!

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